Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Generals
- Safety
- Recall 01V230000: Heater Blower Motor Resistor Defect
- Recall - Defective Heater Blower Resistor Connector
- Recall - Blower Resistor Inspection/Replacement
- Recall 01V255000: Coil Spring Corrosion
- Recall - Potential Front Coil Spring Corrosion/Fracture
- Recall - Potential Front Coil Spring Fracture
- Recall 99V194000: Accelerator Cable Sticking/Binding
- Recall - Accelerator Cable Replacement
- Recall - Replacement of Front Crash Sensors
- Recall 98V028000: Incorrect Headlamp Aiming Instructions
- Recall - Headlamp Aiming Device Instructions
- Recall 98V028000: Headlamp Aiming Instructions
- Recall 98V028001: Headlamp Aiming Instructions
- Recall - Headlight Switch Connector
- Recall 99V103000: Headlamp Switch Open Circuit
- Recall - Gear Position Indicator Deterioration
- Recall 98V233000: A/T Shift Bezel Damage
- Recall - Pressure Control Reducing Valve Replacement
- Recall 00V075000: Pressure Conscious Reducing Valve
- Customer Interest
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- PCM - MIL ON/Driveability Concerns
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Fuel Gauge - Does Not Read Below 1/4 Full Tank
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Front Brakes - Groaning Noise During City Driving
- Cooling Fan - Stays On After The Vehicle Is Shut Off
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Leak From Fill Tube/Seepage From Vent
- CAT Monitor/O2 Sensor - MIL ON/Codes Stored In Memory
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- No Start/Charging System Lamp ON/Battery Discharged
- Interior Lamp - Stays On
- Engine - Spark Knock on Cruise/Acceleration
- Engine - Detonation/Stalling/Exhaust Sulfur Odor
- A/T - CD4E Harsh Shift On 1-2 Upshift/3-2 Downshift
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's P0300 thru P0306
- PCM - DTC P0460 Set/No Driveability Concerns
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P0420/P0430 Set
- Exhaust - Sulfur Odors After Hard Driving
- Wipers - Engine No Start With Wiper Switch On
- Parking Brake - Sticking/Binding/Does Not Release
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON
- Door - Water Leaks Onto Front Floor
- Speaker Grille - Cracked
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- A/T - No Forward Gear Engagement
- M/T - MTX 75 Vehicle Will Not Move
- A/T - CD4E Harsh and Delayed Upshifts/DTC's Stored
- Fuel Filler Door - Unable to Close
- Instrument Panel/Steering Column Gap Hider - Missing
- Paint - Rough Texture
- Fuel Tank - Frequent Nozzle Shutoff When Fueling
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- A/T - Shift Indicator Breaks
- Ignition Switch - High Key Insertion/Removal Effort
- License Plate Fasteners - Break During Removal
- A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
- Engine Controls - Stall On Start Up or deceleration
- Chemicals,Additives
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Recommended Repairs
- Safety
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 97-20-3 - 08/03/98
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure
- Paint - Materials For Warranty And Post Warranty Repair
- Paint - Recommended Materials
- Interior Trim - Repairs To Vinyl Surfaces
- Side Doors - Wind noise Service Tip
- Side Doors - Wind Noise Service Tip
- Side Door - Wind Noise Service Tips
- Speakers - Water Leaks Through Speaker Housing
- Passive Antitheft System (PATS) - Diagnostics Tips
- Passive Antitheft System (PATS) - Diagnostic Tips
- Passive Anti Theft System - Diagnostic Service Tips
- A/C - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Electrical - Wiring Soldering/Crimping Tips
- Wire Splicing And Wire Harness- Terminal Repair Kit
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Wire Splice Procedure
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair And Wire Splice Kit
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Wire Splice Repair
- Passive Antitheft System - Diagnostic Service Tip
- Battery - Charging Tips and Guidelines
- Brakes - Roughness/Vibration
- Brake Rotor - Hub Mounted Machining Equipment
- M/T - MTX 75 Vehicle Does Not Move
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- A/T - CD4E Parts Changes
- Shift Interlock (BRAKE) - Inadvertent Disabling
- Brake Shift Interlock - Inadvertent Disabling
- Ignition Key - Difficult To Insert/Remove
- Speaker - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- EVAP System - MIL ON Multiple DTC's Set
- Evaporative Emission Canister - Components Availability
- EVAP - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455/No Driveability Concerns
- PCM Wiring - MIL Lamp ON/Driveability Concerns
- EVAP System - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455 Stored
- EVAP System - MIL ON/DTC's P0442 and P0455 Set
- EVAP System - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455 Set
- Emissions - MIL ON/EVAP System DTC's Set
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- Exhaust System - Sulfur Odor After Aggressive Driving
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Cooling Fan - Stays On After Vehicle Is Shut Off
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Flatness Check
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- Engine - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Automatic Transmission - Fluid Usage Charts
- A/C - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C System - Diagnosis and Service Tips
- PCM - MIL ON/Driveability Concerns
- Driveability - Vacuum Leak Detection
- Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Fuel Gauge - Does Not Read Below 1/4 Full Tank
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Brake and Rotor - Service Tips
- Front Brakes - Groaning Noise During City Driving
- Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim
- Campaign - Defective Blower Switch or Resistor
- Recall 01V230000: Heater Blower Motor Resistor Defect
- Recall - Defective Heater Blower Resistor Connector
- Campaign - Defective Blower Resistor/Wire Connector
- Recall - Blower Resistor Inspection/Replacement
- Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check
- Campaign - Cooling Fan Operates Continuously
- Cooling Fan - Stays On After The Vehicle Is Shut Off
- Recall 01V255000: Coil Spring Corrosion
- Recall - Potential Front Coil Spring Corrosion/Fracture
- Recall - Potential Front Coil Spring Fracture
- Wheels/Tires - Road Force Measurement Equipment
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- Steering - Column Replacement/Crush Pad Installation
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Leak From Fill Tube/Seepage From Vent
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- A/T - CD4E PCM Reprogramming On Transaxle Replacement
- PCM - Reprogramming Out of Vehicle
- Emissions/Engine Controls - Driveability Diagnosis
- CAT Monitor/O2 Sensor - MIL ON/Codes Stored In Memory
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- No Start/Charging System Lamp ON/Battery Discharged
- Interior Lamp - Stays On
- Engine - Spark Knock on Cruise/Acceleration
- Engine - Detonation/Stalling/Exhaust Sulfur Odor
- A/T - CD4E Harsh Shift On 1-2 Upshift/3-2 Downshift
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's P0300 thru P0306
- PCM - DTC P0460 Set/No Driveability Concerns
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P0420/P0430 Set
- Engine Controls - General PCM Programming Procedures
- Recall 99V194000: Accelerator Cable Sticking/Binding
- Recall - Accelerator Cable Replacement
- Exhaust - Sulfur Odors After Hard Driving
- Recall - Replacement of Front Crash Sensors
- Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment
- Recall 98V028000: Incorrect Headlamp Aiming Instructions
- Recall - Headlamp Aiming Device Instructions
- Recall 98V028000: Headlamp Aiming Instructions
- Recall 98V028001: Headlamp Aiming Instructions
- Recall - Headlight Switch Connector
- Recall 99V103000: Headlamp Switch Open Circuit
- Wipers - Engine No Start With Wiper Switch On
- Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
- Parking Brake - Sticking/Binding/Does Not Release
- Paint - Anti Chip Stone Abrasion Undercoat Service Tip
- Safety Certification Label - Cleaning Precautions
- Body - Structural Adhesive Recommendations
- PATS System - Diagnostic Service Tips
- Evaporative Emission Canister - Components Availabilit
- EVAP - DTC's P0442/P0455/MIL ON/No Driveability Concerns
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON
- Door - Water Leaks Onto Front Floor
- Speaker Grille - Cracked
- Audio System - Replacement Speaker Installation
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Campaign - Windshields Not Marked With AS1 Standard
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- A/T - No Forward Gear Engagement
- A/T - CD4E Production Changes
- A/T - Cold Fluid Level Checking
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- M/T - MTX 75 Vehicle Will Not Move
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- A/T - CD4E Harsh and Delayed Upshifts/DTC's Stored
- Fuel Filler Door - Unable to Close
- Instrument Panel/Steering Column Gap Hider - Missing
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Remote Keyless Entry - Diagnostic Service Tips
- Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
- Interior Trim - Vinyl Surface Repair Tips
- Paint - Surface Defect Removal Without Repainting
- Paint - Materials For After Warranty/Warranty Repairs
- Paint - Rough Texture
- Fuel Tank - Frequent Nozzle Shutoff When Fueling
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- A/T - Shift Indicator Breaks
- Recall - Gear Position Indicator Deterioration
- Ignition Switch - High Key Insertion/Removal Effort
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Recall 98V233000: A/T Shift Bezel Damage
- Recall - Pressure Control Reducing Valve Replacement
- Recall 00V075000: Pressure Conscious Reducing Valve
- License Plate Fasteners - Break During Removal
- M/T - MTX 75 New Fluid/Service Tip
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Campaign - Fuel Pipe Flapper Valve Additional Coverage
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
- Engine - Mis-Marked Timing Marks On Camshaft
- Engine Controls - Stall On Start Up or deceleration
- Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure
- Overview
- Description and Operation
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Overview
- Diagnostic Process
- 1. Customer Interview
- 2. Pre-Drive Check
- 3. Preparing For the Road Test
- 4. Verify the Customer Concern
- 5. Road Test
- 6. Check OASIS/TSBs/Repair History
- 7. Diagnostic Procedure
- NVH Condition and Symptom Categories
- Symptom Charts
- Pinpoint Tests
- Overview
- Pinpoint Test A: Brake Vibration/Shudder Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test B: Engine Ticking Noise Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test C:Front ENG. ACC. Drive (Fead) Bearing Hoot Diag.
- Pinpoint Test D: Power Steering Moan Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test E: Engine Driven Cooling Fan Moan Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test F: Drumming Noise Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test G: Engine Ticking, Knock/Continuous Rattle Diag.
- Pinpoint Test H: Front Suspension Noise Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test I: Rear Suspension Noise Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test J: Wheel and Tire Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test K: High Speed Shake or Shimmy Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test L: Clutch Vibration
- Pinpoint Test M: Transfer Case Vibration
- Component Tests
- Tire Wear Patterns & Frequency Calculations
- General Procedures